Living In The Spotlight Of High Visibility
Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath.
Mark 3:2
It’s an uneasy feeling … the feeling of being watched. And evaluated. And talked about.
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But it’s a feeling Jesus was familiar with. For he attracted the attention of many in Jerusalem, including the Jewish authorities.
Just like Christ, his followers are also on center stage. And as J. C. Ryle comments, that kind of visibility can either move you to action—or immobilize you.
WALK WITH J. C. RYLE
“Christ’s people must not expect to fare better than their Master.
“They are always watched by the world. Their conduct is scrutinized. Their ways are noted and diligently observed. They can do nothing without the world noticing it. Their dress, their expenditures, their use of time, their conduct in all areas of life—all are closely observed.
“The thought should make us exercise a holy jealousy over all our conduct.
“It should make us diligent to avoid even the appearance of evil.
“Above all, it should make us pray to be kept pure in our attitudes, speech, and daily conduct.
“That Savior, who himself was watched, knows how to sympathize with his people, and to supply grace to help in time of need.”
WALK CLOSER TO GOD
As a servant of Christ you have a life of high visibility. Others are watching your life and evaluating the person you claim to follow.
Like it or not, you may be the best Christian someone knows. Or the worst.
Someone near you may one day say yes to Christ because they saw Christ living in you.
As a Christian, you have no choice about whether or not you will be in the spotlight. But you do have a choice about what that spotlight will reveal to those who watch.
You’re on!
